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tech'ing the Middle EastSun, 02 Aug 2015 16:21:16 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3Samsung’s Galaxy S6 duo prices slashed by $110 USD, or AED 404http://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-s6-price-cuts-introduced/
http://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-s6-price-cuts-introduced/#commentsSun, 02 Aug 2015 16:18:35 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47948With Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 about to be unveiled, price cuts of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge were definitely going to be introduced by Samsung. Since we already have an idea of the price tag of Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (and it is not for the faint of heart), Samsung

]]>With Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 about to be unveiled, price cuts of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge were definitely going to be introduced by Samsung. Since we already have an idea of the price tag of Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (and it is not for the faint of heart), Samsung wants to sell all of its high-end handsets as much as possible. That being said, price cuts of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge have been introduced, with a $110 USD reduction, or AED 404 been implemented on both smartphones.

Following price cuts for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are only for the 32 GB model, other pricing details will be added later

Details coming from a source state that the pricing of Galaxy S6 is now $660 (AED 2424) and $770 (AED 2828) for Galaxy S6 Edge. Keep in mind however, that these price cuts are for the 32 GB model and if you require more internal storage for yourself, then it will mean spending quite a bit of money. One of the primary reasons why Samsung had reduced the pricing of both handsets is because the release of Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note will definitely slow down the pace of sales for Samsung’s current generation high-end smartphone duo.

To keep the momentum going, and to survive the onslaught that Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are going to bring when they are released later in the year, Samsung is going to need all the luck it can muster. Not only this, but the release of OnePlus 2 is most likely going to going to put a dent in the sales of the Galaxy S6 duo. After all, a killer price tag and a device running a Snapdragon 810 is not something to be taken lightly. Samsung is most likely going to make the announcement of its Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 on August 13, so stay tuned for more details.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-s6-price-cuts-introduced/feed/0Beware of fake Windows 10 E-mailshttp://www.tbreak.com/beware-of-fake-windows-10-e-mails/
http://www.tbreak.com/beware-of-fake-windows-10-e-mails/#commentsSun, 02 Aug 2015 15:34:26 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47975Yes, we know that many of you readers are patiently waiting for the Windows 10 downloads to appear as soon as possible. But while there are official ways to bypass the waiting, several rogue emails have been spreading among users, claiming to originate from Microsoft to download a fake Windows 10 content. This in turn

]]>Yes, we know that many of you readers are patiently waiting for the Windows 10 downloads to appear as soon as possible. But while there are official ways to bypass the waiting, several rogue emails have been spreading among users, claiming to originate from Microsoft to download a fake Windows 10 content. This in turn encourages users to download malicious content.

The email first tricks users to believe that it’s a genuine email by making the “from address” to appear as update@microsoft.com. However, a thorough checking of the email header reveals the fact that the email actually originated from Thailand. Users can also be fooled by the blue color scheming of the mail, similar to the original Windows 10 theme. Other factors that can trick users into believing are disclaimers from the company, and a notification that says “This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean”.

Once the user downloads the attachment, and executes the download, they will be greeted by CTB-Locker that fools the user again to make online payments. Cisco advices users to back up their data and contents, if ever they fall for such malicious traps.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/beware-of-fake-windows-10-e-mails/feed/0August 16 is the date when a sub-$200 Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is expected to get announcedhttp://www.tbreak.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-2-unveiling-on-august-16/
http://www.tbreak.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-2-unveiling-on-august-16/#commentsSun, 02 Aug 2015 08:29:13 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47955With Mi 5 in tow to challenge the affordability variable of OnePlus 2, Chinese firm Xiaomi will be aiming to strike the mid-tier smartphone market with the release of its Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. The announcement date is set for August 16, and is only a few days after the major announcement of Samsung’s large

]]>With Mi 5 in tow to challenge the affordability variable of OnePlus 2, Chinese firm Xiaomi will be aiming to strike the mid-tier smartphone market with the release of its Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. The announcement date is set for August 16, and is only a few days after the major announcement of Samsung’s large screen smartphones. In terms of pricing and hardware specifications, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is most likely going to feature a price tag less than $200, which will make for a very nice smartphone for those who are on a strict budget.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 will be coming in either an MT6795 or Snapdragon 615 variant, with a price tag less than AED 735

Mobipicker reports that in order to present more options to the public, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 will be available to purchase in two variants; an MT6795 one, and a Snapdragon 615. Since the smartphone running MT6795 will be a much better choice for those looking to purchase a budget handset with impressive processing capabilities, we do not expect the Snapdragon 615 model to sell as well. The remaining specifications of the smartphone will most likely include 2 GB of LPDDR3 RAM, along with a 5.5 inch screen with a 1080p resolution.

The large screen size will warrant a larger battery, which is why Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is expected to come with a 3,020 mAh cell. A 13 MP rear camera sensor is going to be present on both models, and a 5 MP front camera sensor will complement the primary one. Additionally, the smartphone will also be incorporated with 16 GB of on-board storage, which we expect to be expandable as well.

As for the pricing details, it is expected that Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 will come with a price tag that is less than AED 735. This will provide a nice solution for consumers who are looking for a capable handset and do not want to spend too much money on it either.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-2-unveiling-on-august-16/feed/0After Helio X20, comes MediaTek’s Helio X30 with its details leakedhttp://www.tbreak.com/helio-x30-more-cortex-a72-cores/
http://www.tbreak.com/helio-x30-more-cortex-a72-cores/#commentsSun, 02 Aug 2015 07:44:20 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47946After announcing its Helio P10, Helio X10, and Helio X20, looks like we have caught a glimpse of what to expect from Taiwanese firm MediaTek’s next flagship ‘system on a chip’, Helio X30. That is correct; Helio X20 is yet to be seen in mobile devices, and the company is already working on its successor.

]]>After announcing its Helio P10, Helio X10, and Helio X20, looks like we have caught a glimpse of what to expect from Taiwanese firm MediaTek’s next flagship ‘system on a chip’, Helio X30. That is correct; Helio X20 is yet to be seen in mobile devices, and the company is already working on its successor. From the looks of it, Helio X30 features some very impressive details, including more Cortex-A72 cores. However, the number of cores present in both Helio X20 and Helio X30 have remained the same.

Helio X30 will also be providing support for a 40 MP rear camera sensor, among other details

My Drivers states that one primary difference separating Helio X20 and Helio X30 will be the type of processing cores. Coming to these details, Helio X30 is going to be running 6 Cortex-A72 cores, which is four higher as compared to the ones present in Helio X20. Four of those six cores are going to be running at a clock speed of 2.5 GHz, while the remaining two are going to be running at a frequency of 2.0 GHz. The remaining four cores will belong to Cortex-A53, and their details have been specified below:

Two Cortex-A53 processing cores running at 1.5 GHz

Two Cortex-A53 processing cores running at 1.0 GHz

Helio X30 is going to be processed on TSMC’s 16 FinFET process. Similar to Helio X20, Helio X30 is also going to be running an ARM Mali-T880 GPU, along with providing support for a 40 MP rear camera sensor. Keep in mind that the aforementioned camera sensor will be able to record 4K records at a steady 24 FPS. Since Helio X20 is going to be found in smartphones during the fourth quarter of 2015, we should expect Helio X30 to drop in by the first, or second quarter of 2016.

Early introduction of the mobile chipset in 2016 will no doubt put pressure on the other chipset manufacturers, giving MediaTek an early lead in the chip battles.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/helio-x30-more-cortex-a72-cores/feed/0Here’s How To Get Windows 10 Nowhttp://www.tbreak.com/heres-how-to-get-windows-10-now/
http://www.tbreak.com/heres-how-to-get-windows-10-now/#commentsSun, 02 Aug 2015 07:28:21 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47949Windows 10 launched last week, and while Microsoft has told users to patiently wait for a notification to appear in their system tray, we refuse to believe that there isn’t a faster way to grab Windows 10. Which is why there’s an easier way to get Windows 10 without having to wait for who knows

]]>Windows 10 launched last week, and while Microsoft has told users to patiently wait for a notification to appear in their system tray, we refuse to believe that there isn’t a faster way to grab Windows 10.

Which is why there’s an easier way to get Windows 10 without having to wait for who knows how long. Microsoft has created a handy Windows 10 tool which will download the setup files for you without having to wait. The tool will allow you to create installation media onto USB or DVD, or you can download and run it directly on the machine you want to upgrade.

Enterprise customers are out of luck for the moment, as Windows 10 upgrades will have to go through their normal corporate upgrade channels.

]]>After the release of the company’s price/performance monster MX5, Meizu is intending on releasing a much more powerful model of its aforementioned handset, Meizu MX5 Pro. Unlike MX5 though, MX5 Pro is going to be loaded with a ton of impressive hardware specifications, including a 41 MP rear camera sensor, according to the leak that we have come across.

According to Weibo, KJuma has unveiled some very interesting specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The device is expected to sport a 5.5 inch screen with a 2K resolution. Furthermore, the smartphone is also going to be equipped with Samsung’s own Exynos 7420 SoC. While this might be hard to believe, Meizu’s previous flagship smartphone, MX4 Pro featured Exynos 5430, which only makes MX5 Pro sporting another one of Samsung’s high-performing ‘system on a chip’ a fitting combination.

However, one specification that caught our eye and obscured everything else was the rear camera sensor. The website states that MX5 Pro is going to feature an astounding 41 MP rear camera sensor (as suggested from the text that states 4100 million optical image stabilization Front camera 13 million pixels). The aforementioned sentence also mentions that the front camera sensor is going to be 13 MP, which is again, very impressive.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers have gotten used to stuffing large battery capacities inside their handsets, and MX5 Pro will most likely not going to be a stranger to that feature since the sentence also mentions that the smartphone is going to be sport a large 4,100 mAh battery. Interestingly, the pricing details have also been leaked, and it states that the mobile device will carry a price of 2,999 Yuan for the 32 GB model (or AED 1,774). Naturally, we are going to treat this information as nothing more than a leak and wait for more confirmation details to come before we can reach a conclusion.

If the rear camera sensor part turns out to be true, then smartphone camera users are going to have the time of their lives.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/meizu-mx5-pro-specs-leak/feed/0AMD A10-7870K APU Reviewhttp://www.tbreak.com/amd-a10-7870k-apu-review/
http://www.tbreak.com/amd-a10-7870k-apu-review/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 19:13:32 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47718The development of the Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) has come a long way since AMD started the Fusion project back in 2006. AMD claims that the latest A10-7870K APU is the fastest APU for PCs. Lets find out how good the new chip is. First and foremost, the AMD A10-7870K APU isn’t a successor of the

]]>The development of the Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) has come a long way since AMD started the Fusion project back in 2006. AMD claims that the latest A10-7870K APU is the fastest APU for PCs. Lets find out how good the new chip is.

First and foremost, the AMD A10-7870K APU isn’t a successor of the third generation Kaveri APU. Rather, just a speed bump for the existing A10-7850K. The 4 Steamroller cores received a 200 MHz boost from 3.7 GHz to 3.9 GHz, and a 100MHz increase in Turbo speed from 4.0 to 4.1GHz. The eight Radeon R7 cores on the other hand have also been improved from 720MHz to 866MHz.

With that extra horsepower, the A10-7870K now reaches a total compute performance of 1TFlop. However, the 2x2MB L2 cache, 4 threads, and the 512 shader processors remain the same as before. TDP is the same 95W however the new Kaveri refresh is manufactured under the 28nm fab process, which results in lesser heat dissipation and lower power consumption.

The refreshed Kaveri does bring along support for HSA programming, DirectX 12 and Mantle API. huMA (Heterogeneous System Architecture) is another brilliant feature that allows both the CPU and GPU cores to use the system memory equally as a unified address, allowing lesser processing for each and every task. Official listing of supported motherboards includes the AMD A88X, the AMD A78, AMD 68H, and the AMD A58 FM2+ chipset based motherboards.

I wanted to see how the new A10-7870K plays out as an all in one budget based processor that can serve for both games and processor tasks. Now, when I’m talking about games, I wanted to see how the chip performs solo with popular graphic challenging game titles other than online games.

Several game titles such as Tomb Raider 2013, BioShock Infinite, Metro Last Light, Battlefield 4, Dirt 3 Complete Edition, and Counter Strike Global Offensive were tested. Except for CS:GO and Dirt 3, all the other titles were set to the lowest graphic settings possible. The games were benchmarked on both 720p and 1080p resolutions.

As you can see, most of the titles ran at an average of 30-40 fps at 1080p low settings. Counter Strike Global Offensive played the best of all at 58 fps average in 1080p high settings. All these numbers are an impressive feat for a budget processor with no support of dual Radeon graphics solutions. And the framerate performance almost doubled when played at 720p resolutions. Now I know that 720p is sort of old, but it’s still good enough for achieving better performance. You would better use a proper 720p monitor for the games to look sharp.

The AMD A10-7870K serves well for basic computing tasks, as well as for professional applications such as Photoshop. 4K resolution videos also played smooth with no noticeable lags. We ran a couple of benchmarks too, including CineBench R15, 3D Mark 11 Skydiver, 3D Mark 11 Cloud, 3D Mark 11 FireStrike, PC Mark 8 Creative, and the PC Mark 8 Application test.

The AMD A10-7870K APU is the perfect processor for anyone looking to build a PC that can do it all without breaking the bank. For those who would not be able to afford a dedicated graphic card and powerful PC hardware, the A10-7870K does a pretty good job if you’re ok with playing games at low settings.

On a personal note, I hope to see AMD launch an APU in the future with high-end Radeon R9 based graphics, infused with the new High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) within the same chip. This way, the APU will no longer need to depend on the system RAM for gaming performance, and we will be able to play games at high-settings. All from just a single chip. Won’t that be cool?

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/amd-a10-7870k-apu-review/feed/0Galaxy Note 5 will not be featuring microSD card, says latest leakhttp://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-note-5-exynos-7420-no-sd-card-slot/
http://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-note-5-exynos-7420-no-sd-card-slot/#commentsSat, 01 Aug 2015 11:31:09 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47930The last time we spoke about details of Samsung’s high-end smartphone category, it was the company’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus’ pricing details. Now, we have received the latest info that Galaxy Note 5 is going to be running the same chipset as Samsung’s Galaxy S6 family (which happens to be Exynos 7420), which is thoroughly

]]>The last time we spoke about details of Samsung’s high-end smartphone category, it was the company’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus’ pricing details. Now, we have received the latest info that Galaxy Note 5 is going to be running the same chipset as Samsung’s Galaxy S6 family (which happens to be Exynos 7420), which is thoroughly disappointing. This is because we always expect Samsung to raise the bar when its Note series is concerned, and on this occasion, the South Korean firm has done the exact opposite.

4 GB RAM will be running in Galaxy Note 5, but the device will void of a microSD card slot

Well known individual Evleaks leaked information concerning the hardware specifications of Galaxy Note 5. According to the details present in image (which is given below), Galaxy Note 5 is going to feature a 5.66 inch screen. In comparison terms, the screen size is going to be a little bit smaller as compared Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 3. However, we are hoping that the device comes incorporated with a large battery, otherwise it will be a complete deal breaker for thousands of premium smartphone consumers.

Another disappointing aspect is that Galaxy Note 5 is not going to featuring a microSD card slot. While the handset will have 32 GB of internal memory, it is not the same thing as having a fully functional expandable storage opening in your mobile device. Galaxy Note 5 is going to be running Android Lollipop 5.1.1, so there is something to get happy about, although we would have been happier to witness the magic of Android M running inside the phablet sized device.

As for camera sensors, Galaxy Note 5 is going to feature a 16 MP/5 MP camera sensor combination, though we have not received information on whether or not these camera sensors are going to belong to Samsung, Sony or any other firm. At least the large screen device will be running 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, so there is something to look forward.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-note-5-exynos-7420-no-sd-card-slot/feed/0OnePlus 2 already a hit with over one million orders confirmedhttp://www.tbreak.com/oneplus-2-has-already-gained-1-million-orders/
http://www.tbreak.com/oneplus-2-has-already-gained-1-million-orders/#commentsFri, 31 Jul 2015 06:01:59 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47909The last time we reported the number of orders that OnePlus 2 had snared in, the figure was over 750,000. Now, the latest update that we have received reports that the number of orders has climbed to one million, transforming OnePlus 2 in to one of the most popular smartphones to be released in 2015.

]]>The last time we reported the number of orders that OnePlus 2 had snared in, the figure was over 750,000. Now, the latest update that we have received reports that the number of orders has climbed to one million, transforming OnePlus 2 in to one of the most popular smartphones to be released in 2015. After all, if a handset running a Snapdragon 810 would cost $329 (AED 1208), you would probably want to get your hands on this device as well.

Gizmodo reports that OnePlus 2 has garnered immense amounts of popularity. The one million sales mark has been able to be achieved in just a time span of 72 hours, after the device was officially launched. Coming to the different models of OnePlus 2, the lesser performing one will be featuring 3 GB of RAM, along with 16 GB of on-board storage. The higher performing model will be sporting 4 GB of RAM, along with 64 GB of internal memory.

Despite its impressive hardware specifications, OnePlus 2 might not prove to be the suitable smartphone replacement for a number of consumers. This is because the smartphone does not sport a MicroSD card slot, which is a really important feature to thousands of consumers. Additionally, it does not feature an NFC chip, and does not support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 feature.

The reason why OnePlus 2 users will not be able to take advantage of the rapid charging feature is because the smartphone is incorporated with a Type-C USB port. According to specification details, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 feature will not be providing support for the ultra-fast charging feature right now, but compatibility will be available in the future. OnePlus will be aiming to sell a total of 5 million OnePlus 2 by the time 2016 commences.

While it is possible to achieve such a figure, the upcoming competition is not going to be too forgiving towards OnePlus 2.

]]>http://www.tbreak.com/oneplus-2-has-already-gained-1-million-orders/feed/0Galaxy S6 Edge Plus pricing details leakedhttp://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-s6-edge-plus-price-details/
http://www.tbreak.com/galaxy-s6-edge-plus-price-details/#commentsThu, 30 Jul 2015 17:03:32 +0000http://www.tbreak.com/?p=47870Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is going to be unveiled next month alongside Galaxy Note 5. The release date is going to be August 13 and while we have heard impressive specification details concerning both smartphones, it is time to come towards the pricing details of Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The smartphone is by no

]]>Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is going to be unveiled next month alongside Galaxy Note 5. The release date is going to be August 13 and while we have heard impressive specification details concerning both smartphones, it is time to come towards the pricing details of Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The smartphone is by no means going to go easy on your wallet, so be prepared to save up a lot of money if you intend on purchasing this handset.

While we did expect Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to feature an expensive price tag, we had absolutely no idea it would come to such a huge amount. According to the latest source, the smartphone is going to retail for $880 for the 32 GB model, and before you ask, it not be sporting a MicroSD card slot. However, the good news is that that handset will be running Exynos 7420.

Previously, it was reported that the smartphone would be running a Snapdragon 808, which obviously runs much slower as compared to Exynos 7420, so we are glad that Samsung decided to incorporate its own SoC. Next comes the screen size and display resolution. Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will be featuring a 5.5 inch screen that will be rendering a resolution measuring at 2560 by 1440 pixels.

Despite the fact that the smartphone will be shipping out with a MicroSD slot, consumers can still purchase different internal storage models of the smartphone, though they will still be required to pay quite a bit for it.

Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is expected to be officially announced on August 13, alongside Galaxy Note 5. After that, you will not be required to wait longer for the handset to be sold in markets because the smartphone will be available to purchase on August 21.